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Leafy Green Strudel Recipe

Wow your brunch guests with this stunning and delicious Leafy Green & Pecan Strudel Braid! This recipe is incredibly versatile – use your favorite greens for a customized flavor experience every time. Flaky pastry, bursting with savory greens, crunchy pecans, and a bright lemon zest, this show-stopping strudel is easier to make than you think. Get the recipe now and impress your friends and family!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 60 mins
Calories 301.9 kcal
Protein 14g
Rating 2.5 (2 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Leafy Green Strudel

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How to Make Leafy Green Strudel

  1. Preheat oven to 450°F (232°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil.
  3. Add 1/2 cup chopped yellow onion and 2 cloves minced garlic. Sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.
  4. Stir in 1 teaspoon lemon zest, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon black pepper, and 1 teaspoon mustard seeds. Cook for 1 minute.
  5. Add 10 ounces (280g) of mixed leafy greens (such as spinach, kale, chard – use a combination!). Cover and cook until wilted, about 7 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup chopped pecans.
  7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out 1 sheet (14.1 oz) of store-bought puff pastry to a 12 x 9 inch rectangle.
  8. Spread the leafy green mixture evenly down the center of the pastry, leaving a 2-inch border on all sides.
  9. On one long side of the pastry, make diagonal cuts, 1 inch apart, almost to the filling. Repeat on the other long side.
  10. Alternating strips, fold over the filling to create a braided effect, brushing with 1 egg, beaten, to secure.
  11. Brush the entire top of the strudel with remaining egg wash.
  12. Sprinkle with a pinch of sea salt.
  13. Transfer the strudel to the prepared baking sheet.
  14. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the filling is heated through.
  15. Let cool slightly before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

18 g

Sugar

7g

Fat

19g

Carbs

8g

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